Previously known as Office 365, or simply Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365 is a suite of tools for everyday use, and includes software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint, to name a few.
Microsoft 365 features both online applications, which can be accessed via the internet, as well as desktop applications, which can be downloaded to your computer. Depending on which plan you have, you may or may not have access to these desktop applications.
Why Microsoft 365?
Microsoft 365 is one of the most commonly used software suites, meaning most [areas] will recognise and be compatible with Microsoft file types. The vast array of software also allows information and documents to be easily and quickly shared between users.
What’s included in Microsoft 365*
Here’s some examples of software you may find yourself using.
Applications
Word – word-processing application
Excel – spreadsheet application
PowerPoint – presentation application
Teams – chat and call application, use to quickly organise, communicate and share documents with others, integrates with SharePoint
Outlook – mail application, integrates with calendar
OneDrive – files management application, can access all files that are accessible to you
Services
SharePoint Online – storage, sits behind every Microsoft 365 application (excluding Outlook) and manages your shared data
Exchange – storage for Outlook specifically
*These may not all be relevant to you or your business.
To find out more about Microsoft 365, visit Microsoft’s official website.